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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM The Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT’s) Stormwater Management (SWM) Program is presented in the form of the six minimum control measures required by the Virginia MS-4 General Permit. This program has been developed with a consistent statewide implementation strategy since VDOT maintains regulated MS4s (or components of regulated MS4s) within the public right-of-ways within all thirteen designated urbanized areas of Virginia. While VDOT’s SWM Program is targeted toward those that construct, maintain and utilize its transportation infrastructure and facilities, many of the program’s proposed goals have the potential for a broader appeal. The VDOT SWM program has and continues to improve environmental compliance, quality and stewardship on VDOT land-disturbing activities through effective management, implementation, and enforcement of sound technical guidelines, criteria, and practices for stormwater management and erosion and sediment control. This Annual Report identifies the progress towards achieving the measurable goals, as well as any changes and/or additions identified for each BMP. A description of VDOT’s proposed Best Management Practices (BMPs) for each minimum control measure, and the Year 2 goals and accomplishments, is summarized on the following pages: 1) Best Management Practices for Public Education and Outreach pages 4 - 5 2) Public Involvement/Participation pages 6 - 7 3) Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination pages 8 - 17 4) Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control pages 18 - 21 5) Post Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment pages 21 - 23 6) Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations pages 24 - 27 7) Attachment # 1 – pages 28 - 34 VDOT Stormwater Facilities in MS4 Areas 8) Attachment #2 – pages 35 - 41 Maintenance Activity Disposal Area Policy – 9) Attachment # 3 – pages 42 - 47 MOA between DEQ and VDOT on Solid Waste and Implementation Guide 10) Attachment # 4 – page 48 TMDLs approved prior to 7/1/08 with WLA assigned to VDOT’s MS4 11) Attachment # 5 – page 49 VDOT’s WLAs for TMDLs within the MS4 12) Attachment # 6 – page 50 TMDLs approved by the SWCB after 7/1/2008 with WLA assigned to VDOT's MS4 13) Attachment # 7– page 51 Slope Erosion Control Selection Chart 3 Best Management Practices for Public Education and Outreach 1 Distribute educational materials and perform outreach to inform citizens about the impacts polluted stormwater runoff discharges can have on water quality. A Public Education Provide information on storm water quality, regulatory requirements; information on public participation, and links for additional information. B Public Outreach Employ diverse strategies to target audiences specific to the area serviced by the regulated MS4 BMP 1A Public Education - Public Affairs Lead Division Measurable ¾ Goal: Develop and maintain a Stormwater Management Web page on www.VirginiaDOT.org Goal(s) ¾ Measure: The development of the page, and visitor statistics based on industry-accepted Web metrics tools. ¾ Goal: Post and promote the availability of the Stormwater Management educational video and public service announcements (PSAs) on the VDOT Stormwater Management Web page and the Commonwealth of Virginia’s YouTube Web page. ¾ Measure: The posting of the video and PSAs on both Web pages and number of requests received for copies. ¾ Goal: Develop a VDOT Stormwater Management fact sheet. An electronic version of the fact sheet will be posted on the VDOT Web page. Additionally, copies may be printed and distributed to the public and other MS4 operators. ¾ Measure: The development of the fact sheet and its posting on the VDOT Web page, and the number of copies distributed. ¾ Goal: Partner with other MS4 operators to broadcast SWM Public Service Announcements (PSAs) twice in each urbanized area per permit cycle. ¾ Measure: Number of times PSAs are broadcast. Milestone Yr 2 • Maintain the Stormwater Management Web page on www.VirginiaDOT.org. • Continue posting information regarding VDOT’s Stormwater Management Program as available. • Partner with other MS4 operators to broadcast the Stormwater Management. Accomplishments • The VDOT Stormwater Management webpage has been developed. The webpage can be found at http://www.virginiadot.org/programs/stormwater_management.asp • The webpage includes information on VDOT’s MS4 Program, including the implementation plan, annual reports and links to public service announcements/educational videos. The webpage also provides a specific e-mail address ([email protected]) that enables individuals to contact program officials directly. • The public service announcements/educational videos also are available for public consumption on the Commonwealth of Virginia’s YouTube channel. 4 BMP 1B(1) (a) Public Outreach – Maintenance Lead Division Measurable ¾ Goal: Install message signs and mechanism for distribution of informational brochures at pet Goal(s) waste stations at safety rest stations and welcome centers regarding environmental effects of pet waste and encouraging pet owners to properly dispose of their pet waste. ¾ Measure: Number of signs installed and number of brochures distributed. Milestone Yr 2 • Install message signs at pet waste stations on environmental effects and proper disposal of pet waste. Develop and implement procedures for distribution of informational brochures at pet waste stations on environmental effects and proper disposal of pet waste. Accomplishments • One or more Pet waste stations similar to the DOGIPOT pet stations have been installed at all rest areas/welcome centers. The pet waste station is stocked with disposal bags as part of the normal maintenance operation. To further assure compliance of this procedure, the pet stations are part of VDOT’s Monthly Quality Assessment Review/Safety Rest Area Inspection. This inspection reviews the Pet Stations for functionality and to assure they are being maintained and stocked. • Due to budget priorties, a decision on the placement of additional signage and mechanisms for distribution of informational brochures has been delayed. BMP 1B(1) (b) Public Outreach – Maintenance Lead Division Measurable ¾ Goal: Promote storm drain stenciling and Adopt-a-Highway programs. Goal(s) ¾ Measure: Number of land use permits issued for storm drain stenciling and highway miles adopted under the Adopt-a-Highway program. Milestone Yr 2 • Promote storm drain stenciling and Adopt-a-Highway programs and track number of permits issued and highway miles adopted. Accomplishments • During this reporting cycle, a total of 10 storm drain stenciling Land Use Permits were issued. • A total of 11,632 miles are currently adopted by citizens for clean up in the Adopt-a-Highway Program. During this reporting cycle a total of 4,664 cubic yards of waste collection and disposal was reported. BMP 1B(2) Public Outreach – Traffic Engineering Lead Division Measurable ¾ Goal: Participate in watershed sign installation program based on available funding. Goal(s) ¾ Measure: Total number of signs installed. Milestone Yr 2 • Install up to 32 watershed signs (based on total budgeted estimated cost of $37,500). Accomplishments • 25 watershed signs were installed at various locations across the state of Virginia at a cost of $36,000 5 Best Management Practices for Public Participation and Involvement Provide opportunities for citizens to participate in program development and implementation, including 2 effectively publicizing public hearings and/or encouraging citizen representatives on a stormwater management panel. A Public Involvement Provide public access to information pertaining to VDOT’s MS4 Program. B Public Participation Participate in watershed organizations and local government technical advisory committees to ensure that provisions for linear development projects are incorporated into local watershed planning. BMP 2A Public Involvement - Public Affairs Lead Division Measurable ¾ Goal: Make available for public review VDOT’s MS4 Program Plan and subsequent annual Goal(s) reports on the VDOT Stormwater Management Web page. Promote the location of the Stormwater Management Web page in VDOT publications, where applicable. ¾ Measure: Visitor statistics based on industry-accepted Web metrics tools. Milestone Yr 2 • Post MS4 Program Plan on the VDOT Stormwater Management Web page. • Continue to promote the location of the Stormwater Management Web page in VDOT publications, where applicable. Accomplishments • The VDOT Stormwater Management webpage has been developed, and MS4 Program Plan is prominently featured. The webpage can be found at http://www.virginiadot.org/programs/stormwater_management.asp BMP 2B(1) Public Participation – Location and Design Lead Division for project design related issues Measurable ¾ Goal: Participate in local activities aimed at increasing public awareness of water quality and Goal(s) stormwater issues. ¾ Measure: Number of watershed planning meetings attended. Milestone Yr 2 • Participate in watershed planning meetings and maintain a summary of issues considered. Accomplishments • VDOT employees participated in the following meetings / activities o IDDE informational meetings o BMP Education Initiatives ¾ Anti-Cigarette Litter Initiative ¾ Enterprise Rent-a-Car Washing 6 o EPA workshop o Phase II Stormwater Committee meetings-York County Development Services o Joint Environmental Subcommittee Meetings - HRPDC Chesapeake o 11 – Stormwater Regulatory Action and
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